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Get Accepted
The Get Accepted podcast hosted by Stanford Alumni and College Admissions Expert Janae Young is a start to finish guide for high school students and parents on how to get accepted into highly competitive schools and win 6-figure and full-ride merit scholarships.
Episodes
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57: The 3 Writing Stages to Create an Ivy League Level Essay
In this episode, I explain the process of taking an essay from a rough draft to Ivy League quality. I share the 3 stages in the framework that my team and I…
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56: Replay: The 10 Different Supplemental Essays Your Student Will Need to Write for Top Schools, Part 2
In part 2 of this series, I cover the 5 other types of supplemental essays your student will need to write for top schools from the Community-Asset essay to…
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55: Replay: The 10 Different Supplemental Essays Your Student Will Need to Write for Top Schools
This series covers supplemental essays in the college application process. I share the type and style of essays that your student will need to write for their…
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54: Brainstorming Questions to Help Your Student Decide on Their Common Application Essay Topic
In this episode, I provide brainstorming questions that will help your student start the process of writing their common application essay. I share these…
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53: A Conversation with a Teen Psychologist: How to Support Your Teen's Mental Health During the College Application Process
I am joined by Dr. Jennifer Noble, a teen psychologist, for a discussion about supporting your teen's mental health during the college application process. Dr…
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52: How Did Our Seniors Do? Our Class of 2025 Stats Reveal + My Top 7 Lessons from this Past Application Cycle
I share the results of the Ivy League Score class of 2025! I explain how we collect this data and reveal the stats. I also share the 7 valuable lessons we…
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51: "Can You Help My Student If…?": My Summer Test Prep Game Plan for Different Scenarios
In this episode, I share examples of how I would coach your student through test prep in multiple specific scenarios. Hear how I have strategies in Ivy League…
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50: Replay: How My Student Aditi Raised Her SAT Score by 200 Points in 90 Days in Ivy League Score, Only Studying 3-4 Hours Per Week
I am talking with Aditi, an Ivy League Score student. Aditi shares about her experience with Ivy League Score and how the program helped her. Learn how Aditi…
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49: Replay: How My Student Marc Scored a 34 on the ACT in 4 Months as a Busy Junior in Ivy League Score
I am joined by Marc, an Ivy League Score student. Marc shares his testing journey and about the ways Ivy League Score benefited him. Hear how Marc learned to…
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48: Replay: How My Student Grace Raised Her SAT Score from 1250 to 1500 in Ivy League Score, Even As a Student Athlete
I am talking with Grace, an Ivy League Score Alumni and current Duke University Student. Grace was a busy student athlete who benefited from the test prep plan…
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47: Master Class Replay: How to Use This Summer to Make Your Student's Next SAT or ACT Their LAST
This episode is a replay of a Master Class I recently taught. I explain how your student can rapidly raise their SAT or ACT score in 90 days to finish testing…
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46: All the Details You Need to Know About My SAT/ACT Prep Program Ivy League Score
Learn everything you need to know about Ivy League Score! I share who this program is for, the 4 core support systems inside of the program, and how Ivy League…
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45: The #1 Most Unexpected Thing That Studying for the SAT During the Summer Taught Me {And Why Every Student Needs to Know This for College and Beyond}
Let me explain why living a full life AND learning how to achieve a top score on the SAT or ACT is one of the best skills your student could ever learn. All…
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44: The Score Milestone Framework - How to Help Your Student Break Through Their Next Score Plateau
In this episode, I share the Score Milestone Framework from the Ivy League Score Program. I outline the 3 different score milestones on the SAT and ACT, and…
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43: Worried your student is too busy to prep for the SAT/ACT? Listen to this…
Let me explain why your student is NOT too busy this summer to reach their goal SAT or ACT score. I share the mindset shift needed to prepare for the SAT or…
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42: The 3-Part Framework I Use to Help Students with Test Anxiety
In this episode, I talk about test anxiety. I share the 3-part framework I use and explain why this approach is so effective in relieving test anxiety for…
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41: Why You Want to Get SAT/ACT Testing Done THIS Summer to Clear Space for Junior and Senior Year
I discuss how to strategically time SAT and ACT testing. I explain why completing tests this summer will free up time in junior and senior year for more…
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40: Coach Janae's Survival Guide to AP Exams: 4 Must-Know Study Tips
As we approach AP exam season, I share a survival guide with 4 tips for effective AP exam preparation. This guide will help your student successfully and…
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39: Should My Student Take the SAT or ACT - And How Can They Decide Between the Two Tests?
In this episode I talk about the process of deciding between taking the SAT and ACT. I share what to consider, and provide a clear plan to follow that will…
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38: How to Become "Rejection-Proof" During the College Application Process for Ivy/Top 20 Schools and Create a Win-Win Scenario
I discuss becoming "rejection-proof" and share how to think about rejection in the college application process to create the best outcomes for your student. I…
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37: 5 Questions Your Student Should Ask Themselves on College Tours
In this episode I share 5 questions your student should ask themselves on college tours. These questions will help them make the best decisions about which…
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36: How to Make Your Student's Extracurricular Activities Data-Driven and "Resume Ready" Before Application Season
I share the strategy I teach to help your student get their extracurricular activities "resume ready" for their college application. I explain the 3 core…
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35: The After-School Audit - My 3 Strategies for Helping Your Teen Improve Their Time Management After School
I continue the conversation about time management and share the 3 strategies I teach so students can improve their after school schedule. Students' schedules…
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34: My 5-Step Weekly Planning Process to Help Your Student Better Organize Their Week
In this episode, I talk about time management and organization. I break down the 5-step weekly planning process I teach my students, and share an example of…
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33: Will Colleges See All of My Student's SAT/ACT Test Dates... and Does It Look Bad to Take the Test Multiple Times?
I answer commonly asked questions in this episode about taking the SAT and ACT multiple times. Listen to hear the truth about testing, along with some helpful…
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32: Is Your Student Struggling to Get Their Passion Project Off the Ground? Here's Where They Need to Start...
This episode will be helpful if your student is struggling with their passion project. I discuss Phase "I" of the IMPACT method that I teach my students. This…
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31: My Coaching Philosophy on Highly Competitive Schools: Time vs. Perfection
Today I'm sharing my coaching philosophy on the admissions process for highly competitive schools. I explain why your student needs more time, rather than…
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30: How Your Student Can Create a Cohesive Application Story Even If They Have a Lot of Different Interests
This episode is a branding and storytelling workshop. Learn the 3 parts to creating a cohesive application story that integrates different interests into one…
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29: Do Summer Programs Look "Bad" to Colleges? Here's the Truth...
In another myth-busting episode, I'm discussing the myth that summer programs are "bad" when it comes to college admissions. I explain what summer programs…
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28: Why Being "Well Rounded" is One of the Biggest Myths in College Admissions
Today I'm talking about a myth that I commonly hear in the college admissions space, that in order to get into top schools you need to be "well rounded." I…
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27: How to Plan 2025 for Your Student to Get Ahead in the College Application Process
In the first episode of 2025, I focus on annual planning. I help you consider what your student needs to get done this year and how to plan it effectively. I…
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26: A Huge Thank YOU + Happy Holidays from Coach Janae
As we close out this year and enter the holiday season, I want to say thank you! I appreciate all of my students, parents, podcast listeners, and team. I wish…
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25: How Your Student Can Find an Internship for this Summer
A good internship will give your student career clarity and provide your student with experiences they can discuss in application essays. In this episode, I…
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24: What to Expect Junior to Senior Year - A 12 Month Guide to Your Student's Application Year
In this episode, I share what to expect from Junior to Senior year. This is a big year and I want you to understand what to do in each of the four core phases…
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23: How Your Student Can Get Ahead as a Sophomore {The Power of a Foundation Year}
Today I discuss the importance of the Foundation Year in the college application process. I explain why using Sophomore year to build the foundation of your…
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22: What Your Student Needs to Focus on to Win Big Merit Scholarships
In this episode, I explain how the scholarship process works so you can learn what your student needs to focus on to win big merit scholarships. Listen to hear…
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21: How to Think About Sophomore Summer Planning vs. Junior Summer Planning
Summer is an important time for students to explore things outside of the classroom, get clarity on a certain career path, and to differentiate their college…
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20: The 10 Different Supplemental Essays Your Student Will Need to Write for Top Schools, Part 2
In part 2 of this series, I cover the 5 other types of supplemental essays your student will need to write for top schools from the Community-Asset essay to…
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19: The 10 Different Supplemental Essays Your Student Will Need to Write for Top Schools
This series covers supplemental essays in the college application process. I share the type and style of essays that your student will need to write for their…
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18: The 3 Extracurriculars Your Student Needs On Their Resume in Addition to Volunteering for Top Schools
In this episode, I talk about extracurricular development and the 3 core extracurriculars that your student needs in addition to volunteering. I break down the…
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17: Parent Workshop: The Essay Writing Process and a Timeline for Senior Year
This episode is a replay of a parent workshop I recently hosted covering the essay writing process and outlining the timeline of senior year. This was a very…
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16: What You Need to Know About Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, and Early Decision
There are 5 different ways that your student can apply to college. I explain the different options for college application, and why they matter. I also share…
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15: How My Student Grace Raised Her SAT Score from 1250 to 1500 in Ivy League Score, Even As a Student Athlete
Today I am talking with Grace, an Ivy League Score Alumni and current Duke University Student. Grace was a busy student athlete who benefited from the test…
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14: How My Student Marc Scored a 34 on the ACT in 4 Months as a Busy Junior in Ivy League Score
Today I am joined today by Marc, an Ivy League Score student. Marc shares his testing journey and about the ways Ivy League Score benefited him. Hear how Marc…
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13: How My Student Aditi Raised Her SAT Score by 200 Points in 90 Days in Ivy League Score, Only Studying 3-4 Hours Per Week
I am joined today by Aditi, an Ivy League Score student. Aditi shares about her experience with Ivy League Score and how the program helped her. Learn how…
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12: How I'll Help Your Student Achieve a 1500+ or 34+ Inside My Test Prep Program Ivy League Score {All the Details You Need to Know}
I'm sharing all of the details you need to know about Ivy League Score. I provide an overview of the program so you can understand how we walk students from…
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11: 4 Reasons Why Your Sophomore/Junior Needs to Start Test Prep This Fall
In this episode, I explain 4 reasons why your student doesn't need to wait to take the SAT or ACT and why your sophomore or junior should start test prep this…
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10: Why Test Optional Won't Save Your Student from Learning How to Become a Great Test Taker
Today, we're going to discuss why "test optional" won't save your student from having to learn how to become a great test taker. With so many schools reversing…
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9: The 4 Core Ingredients Your Student Needs to Raise Their SAT Score by 200+ Points or ACT Score by 4+ Points
In this episode, I share how to break through an SAT or ACT score plateau. This is a masterclass on what really matters when it comes to test prep. If you have…
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8: How to Analyze Your Student's August SAT Results to Identify Next Steps for Their Goal Score
Today I'm talking about analyzing SAT and ACT results. I share the 3 areas that I break down with my students to help them understand how to identify the next…
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7: IMPACT Project Business Models {How to Effectively Scale Any Passion Project}
This episode is a masterclass on scaling a passion project, or an extracurricular initiative. I share what an IMPACT project is, the IMPACT method I teach my…
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6: How Your Student Can Write Their College Essays in Less than 60 Minutes
So many people think writing a personal statement takes weeks, or even months. But writing doesn't have to take a lot of time when you have the right strategy…
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5: Is It Too Late for My Junior/Senior?... Not If You Do These 4 Things for Their College Application Process
Do you wonder if it is too late for your student to do the work to get accepted into a highly competitive school, or to get the scholarships they want? The…
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4: Getting Accepted into UPenn, Georgetown, UMich, AND Winning 380K in Merit Scholarships {Sarah's Story}
Today I am joined by Ivy League Acceptance Alumni, Sarah, along with her mom. Sarah and her mom provide their perspectives on the Ivy League Acceptance program…
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3: The Roadmap for 9th-12th Grade During The College Application Process
In this episode, I talk about what to do during each year of your student's high school career. You can think of this episode as a roadmap for 9th through 12th…
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2: Debunking the 5 Common SAT/ACT Myths that Hold Students Back From Reaching a 1500+ or 34+
There are so many myths and common beliefs that hold students back from getting the score they want on the SAT and ACT. Today I'm breaking down the top 5…
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1: My Journey to Stanford and How It Changed My Life
I'm Janae Young, College Admissions Coach and Standford Alumni. In this episode, I tell you a little about myself, my journey, and why I started this podcast…